This weekend I managed to finish the chip carving on the frame. I dry fitted the frame to make sure the corners carvings would all line up together.
As you can see I carved the frame unassembled because of its overall size.
The carving time on ths was 7 hours total.
The edge designs 1 1/2 hrs. , Sleds 1 1/2 hrs. , Dates & diamonds 1 1/2 hrs. , Rope 2 1/2 hrs.
The pieces have been sent on to my friend and next week I’ll put the frame together.
-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"

























17 comments so far
Dick, & Barb Cain
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#1 posted 1889 days ago
That’s sure going to be a fabulous looking frame.
It looks great, even without the final finish.
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John Gray
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#2 posted 1889 days ago
VERY VERY NICE GREAT WORK. Please post pix when assembled?
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MsDebbieP
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#3 posted 1889 days ago
I didn’t realize how BIG the frame was!
I enjoyed the “in action” photo.
Gorgeous as always.
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Jimthecarver
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#4 posted 1889 days ago
Beautiful work Roger!
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Thos. Angle
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#5 posted 1889 days ago
I like it, Roger. It reminds me of the best of the “Scrim” work done by sailors of yesteryear. Good work.
-- Thos. Angle, Jordan Valley, Oregon
Marco Cecala
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#6 posted 1889 days ago
Great job. This reminds me, I used to do a lot of chip carving, need to sharpen the knife and get back in the swing. Your detail work will serve as an inspiration, as well as a really high level of craftsmanship to reach! Thanks for the progress photos too.
romansfivefive
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#7 posted 1889 days ago
That is just huge. I appreciate the post. It looks great
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Colin
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#8 posted 1889 days ago
Nice work Roger, its great to see you actually carving the wood and the layout of your workshop. A couple of questions for you.
Is that magnifying glasses over your eyes? and, Is the lettering printed onto tracing paper?
I look forward to seeing the assembled, finished frame.
Colin
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Bob Babcock
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#9 posted 1889 days ago
Extraordinary as usual Roger
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GaryK
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#10 posted 1889 days ago
Fantastic job! Too much work for me though.
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
motthunter
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#11 posted 1889 days ago
lots of work.. looks great
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itsme_timd
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#12 posted 1889 days ago
Gorgeous carving, thanks for sharing!
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Roger Strautman
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#13 posted 1889 days ago
Colin, yes I’m looking thru the glasses. I do print the lettering onto tracing paper then use transfer paper to get it on the frame. Thanks for asking.
-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"
Karson
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#14 posted 1889 days ago
Roger great frame. A nice job.
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Lee A. Jesberger
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#15 posted 1889 days ago
Really great job Roger!
Seven hours seems very quick!
Lee
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